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1. A headset computer (HSC) comprising: a microdisplay operatively attached to the HSC for displaying visual information received from a local HSC processor; a motion detector for detecting a physical movement of a body part of a user and providing a user motion input to the local HSC processor; one or more peripheral ports located on the HSC, wherein each of the one or more peripheral ports includes a mechanical and electrical accessory mount to operatively couple to and physically support one or more peripheral devices that provide one or more peripheral input signals indicating a peripheral sensor input or that respond to a user command, the one or more peripheral devices removably attached to the peripheral port; the local HSC processor located in the HSC and further comprising: one or more receivers, for receiving the motion and the peripheral inputs; one or more transmitters, for transmitting one or more user commands to control the one or more peripheral devices; a translator, for translating user motion and/or peripheral sensor input from the one or more peripheral ports into the one or more user commands, the user command controlling the peripheral device or being executable by a host processor; a communication interface, for forwarding the user command to a host processor, and for receiving a reply from the host processor; a display controller, for forwarding information to be displayed on the one or more microdisplays in response to the reply, including at least an audible and/or visual confirmation of the local processor having processed the user commands and wherein at least one of the one or more peripheral devices is a second microdisplay for displaying information received from the local HSC processor in concert with the operatively attached microdisplay.
A headset computer (HSC) features a microdisplay showing visual information from a local processor. It detects user body movement with a motion detector, sending motion input to the processor. Peripheral devices, such as sensors or input devices responding to user commands, connect to the HSC via peripheral ports that offer both mechanical support and electrical connectivity. These devices are removable. The local processor receives motion and peripheral inputs, and transmits user commands to control peripheral devices or to be executed by a host processor. A translator converts motion or peripheral sensor data into user commands. A communication interface forwards commands to a host processor and receives replies. A display controller updates the microdisplay based on these replies, providing visual or audible feedback confirming command processing. One such peripheral device is a second microdisplay working in conjunction with the primary microdisplay.
2. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the one or more peripheral devices comprise: one or more microphones, for receiving audio signals from the user, and wherein the local HSC processor further comprises: a speech recognizer, for processing the audio signals to produce vocal commands; and wherein the translator further translates the vocal commands into the user commands.
The headset computer system includes one or more microphones as peripheral devices to capture user audio. The local processor contains a speech recognizer which processes the audio signals into vocal commands. The translator converts these vocal commands into user commands. The entire system functions to allow a user to issue commands through speech, in addition to motion and peripheral device input as described in the base headset computer system with its microdisplay, motion detector, peripheral ports, local processor with receiver, transmitter, translator, communication interface, and display controller.
3. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the motion detector provides two or more motion inputs indicative of motion along two or more axes.
The headset computer's motion detector provides motion input across at least two axes. This means it detects movement not just in one direction (e.g., up/down) but in multiple directions simultaneously, expanding on the base headset computer system which incorporates a microdisplay, motion detector, peripheral ports, local processor, translator, communication interface, and display controller.
4. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the motion detector is a camera for detecting hand and/or body gesture movements of the user.
The headset computer employs a camera as its motion detector. The camera captures hand gestures or other body movements of the user, and the system interprets these as motion inputs. This setup builds on the base headset computer system including a microdisplay, motion detector (specifically a camera in this case), peripheral ports, local processor, translator, communication interface, and display controller.
5. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the motion detector is a head movement tracking device for detecting 3 axis up to 9 axis degrees of freedom head movements of the user.
The headset computer uses a head-tracking device for motion detection. This device detects head movements with 3 to 9 degrees of freedom (e.g., pitch, yaw, roll, and their combinations). This allows the user to control the system with nuanced head motions, within the framework of the base headset computer system including a microdisplay, motion detector (specifically a head tracking device), peripheral ports, local processor, translator, communication interface, and display controller.
6. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the communication interface is one or more wireless links between the HSC and the host processor.
The headset computer communicates with the host processor via one or more wireless links. This wireless communication is part of the communication interface for forwarding user commands and receiving replies, and supplements the base headset computer system featuring a microdisplay, motion detector, peripheral ports, local processor, translator, and display controller.
7. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the user commands are processed by the local processor to control an aspect of the presentation of visual information displayed on the microdisplay.
User commands, derived from motion or peripheral inputs, are processed by the headset computer's local processor to modify how visual information is displayed on the microdisplay. This modification capability is an extension of the base headset computer system that has a microdisplay, motion detector, peripheral ports, local processor with translator, communication interface, and display controller.
8. The apparatus of claim 7 wherein the user commands control a field of view.
The user commands processed by the local processor control the field of view displayed on the microdisplay. The user can adjust what portion of a larger virtual display is visible, by issuing commands through motion, speech or peripheral devices as part of the base headset computer that includes a microdisplay, motion detector, peripheral ports, local processor, translator, communication interface, and display controller. This claim builds on controlling aspects of visual information from the previous claim.
9. The apparatus of claim 7 wherein the user commands control a zoom, pan, or scale factors.
The user commands control zoom, pan, or scaling of the visual information displayed on the microdisplay. Users can adjust the size and position of the displayed content through motion, speech, or peripheral inputs, expanding on the ability to control visual information in the base headset computer system and also building on the field of view controls. The base system includes a microdisplay, motion detector, peripheral ports, local processor, translator, communication interface, and display controller.
10. The apparatus of claim 7 wherein the user command selects a hyperlink item in a web page display.
The user commands enable selection of hyperlink items displayed in a webpage on the microdisplay. This allows the user to navigate web pages using motion, speech or peripheral inputs, a specialized application of user command processing with the base headset computer which comprises a microdisplay, motion detector, peripheral ports, local processor, translator, communication interface, and display controller.
11. The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising a wireless interface to two or more remote cameras or one or more other peripheral devices.
The headset computer includes a wireless interface to connect to two or more remote cameras or other peripheral devices. This allows the system to receive input from a wider range of sources, expanding its functionality beyond the components already described: microdisplay, motion detector, peripheral ports, local processor, translator, communication interface, and display controller.
12. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the reply results in a cursor movement.
A system for processing user input in a graphical user interface (GUI) environment addresses the challenge of efficiently translating user actions into precise cursor movements. The apparatus includes a sensor configured to detect user input, such as gestures or commands, and a processing unit that interprets this input to generate a corresponding response. The response is transmitted to a display system, which adjusts the position of a cursor on the screen based on the processed input. The cursor movement is calculated to ensure accuracy and responsiveness, enhancing user interaction with the interface. The system may also include feedback mechanisms to confirm the cursor's new position, improving usability. This invention is particularly useful in applications requiring precise cursor control, such as graphic design, gaming, or accessibility tools. The apparatus ensures that user input is accurately translated into cursor movements, reducing errors and improving efficiency in GUI navigation.
13. A method for operating a HSC comprising: displaying visual information received from a local HSC processor on a microdisplay, the microdisplay operatively attached to the HSC; detecting a physical movement of a body part of a user to provide a motion input using a motion detector; using one or more peripheral ports as a mechanical and an electrical accessory mount for operatively coupling to and for supporting one or more peripheral devices for detecting a sensor input, the one or more peripheral devices removably attached to the peripheral port; at the local HSC processor, the method further comprising: translating the sensor and/or motion input into one or more user commands, the one or more user commands controlling the one or more peripheral devices or being executable by a host processor; communicating the one or more user commands to the host processor and receiving a reply from the host processor in response to the user command; controlling at least one aspect of the HSC, peripheral devices, host processor or visual information presented on the microdisplay based on the one or more user commands, including presenting at least an audible and/or visual confirmation of the local HSC processor having processes the one or more user commands wherein at least one of the one or more peripheral devices is a second microdisplay for displaying information received from the local HSC processor in concert with the operatively attached microdisplay.
A method of operating a headset computer (HSC) involves displaying visual information from a local processor on a microdisplay. It detects user body movement via a motion detector to provide motion input. Peripheral ports serve as both mechanical and electrical connections for removable peripheral devices that detect sensor input. The local processor translates sensor and/or motion input into user commands, which control peripheral devices or are executed by a host processor. The HSC communicates these commands to the host processor, receives a reply, and controls the HSC, peripheral devices, the host, or visual information on the microdisplay based on the reply. The method also includes providing audible or visual confirmation that the processor has processed the commands. One peripheral is a second microdisplay.
14. The method of claim 13 wherein the aspect of the visual information is a field of view.
The method for operating a headset computer, where the aspect of the visual information controlled by user commands is the field of view displayed on the microdisplay. This allows the user to change what part of a larger virtual display is visible based on the user command resulting from body movement sensed by a motion detector or the input of a peripheral device attached to a peripheral port. The local processor translates these inputs into user commands sent to a host, then display information is altered based on received replies, providing audible or visual feedback. One peripheral is a second microdisplay.
15. The method of claim 13 wherein the aspect of the visual information is a zoom, pan, scale factor and or 3D effect.
The method for operating a headset computer, where the aspect of the visual information controlled by user commands are zoom, pan, scale factors, and/or 3D effects applied to the display. User commands, derived from detected body movement, peripheral device input, translated by the local processor and acted upon by a host, adjust the size, position, or perspective of the displayed content on the microdisplay, with feedback via audible or visual confirmation. It involves detecting user body movement via a motion detector to provide motion input. Peripheral ports serve as both mechanical and electrical connections for removable peripheral devices that detect sensor input. One peripheral is a second microdisplay.
16. The method of claim 13 additionally comprising: forwarding the user commands to a host processor using a wireless communications interface.
A system and method for processing user commands in a computing environment involves capturing user input through an input device, such as a keyboard, mouse, or touchscreen, and transmitting the commands to a host processor via a wireless communications interface. The method includes interpreting the user commands to determine their intended actions, such as executing software functions, navigating interfaces, or controlling hardware components. The wireless communications interface enables seamless transmission of these commands without requiring physical connections, enhancing flexibility and mobility. The host processor receives and processes the commands to perform the corresponding actions, such as launching applications, adjusting settings, or interacting with peripheral devices. This approach improves user experience by reducing reliance on wired connections and supporting remote or mobile device interactions. The system may also include error handling to ensure reliable command transmission and execution, such as retransmitting failed commands or notifying the user of transmission issues. The method is applicable in various computing environments, including personal computers, embedded systems, and IoT devices, where wireless communication is preferred for convenience and scalability.
17. The method of claim 13 wherein the motion input is indicative of motion of the user in two or more axes.
The method of operating a headset computer, where the motion input is indicative of motion of the user in two or more axes. It detects user body movement via a motion detector to provide motion input. Peripheral ports serve as both mechanical and electrical connections for removable peripheral devices that detect sensor input. The local processor translates sensor and/or motion input into user commands, which control peripheral devices or are executed by a host processor. The HSC communicates these commands to the host processor, receives a reply, and controls the HSC, peripheral devices, the host, or visual information on the microdisplay based on the reply. One peripheral is a second microdisplay. This enhances control by not just recognizing up/down movements, but movements in multiple directions.
18. The method of claim 13 wherein the motion input is provided by a camera for detecting hand movement or body gesture of the user.
The method of operating a headset computer where the motion input is provided by a camera which detects hand movement or body gesture of the user. This translates the detected hand or body gestures into motion input. It detects user body movement via a motion detector (specifically a camera) to provide motion input. Peripheral ports serve as both mechanical and electrical connections for removable peripheral devices that detect sensor input. The local processor translates sensor and/or motion input into user commands, which control peripheral devices or are executed by a host processor. The HSC communicates these commands to the host processor, receives a reply, and controls the HSC, peripheral devices, the host, or visual information on the microdisplay based on the reply. One peripheral is a second microdisplay.
19. The method of claim 13 wherein the user input is derived from head movement and positioning peripheral devices for detecting and tracking as little as 3 axis degrees of freedom or up to 9 axis degrees of freedom.
The method of operating a headset computer, where the user input is derived from head movement and positioning, for detecting and tracking as little as 3 axis degrees of freedom or up to 9 axis degrees of freedom. The method includes detecting a physical movement of a body part of a user to provide a motion input using a motion detector. It also uses one or more peripheral ports as a mechanical and an electrical accessory mount for operatively coupling to and for supporting one or more peripheral devices for detecting a sensor input. the local HSC processor translates the sensor and/or motion input into one or more user commands, and communicates with the host and displays results on a microdisplay.
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October 7, 2014
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